City

Descanso, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Diego County  ·  California

👥1,757Population
💰$110,833Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$615,700Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.5%Hispanic: 16.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 5%Race
White77.5%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian0.2%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (2.6%)
HS Graduate353 (29.9%)
Some College169 (14.3%)
Associates297 (25.1%)
Bachelors73 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree259 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College14.3%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,833 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$615,700 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units733
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
58%
About Descanso, CA

Descanso is a city in California, located in San Diego County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,757 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, Descanso is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,833 is above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Descanso is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $615,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Descanso is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.52%).

Descanso, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Descanso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91916 1,757 $110,833 $615,700 $3,501 1.5% 28.1% 73.0%